²⁰ But you have an anointing^(A) from the Holy One,^(B) and all of you know the truth.^[a](C)

⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;^(A) and you will be my witnesses^(B) in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,^(C) and to the ends of the earth.”^(D)

¹⁷ And these signs^(A) will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons;^(B) they will speak in new tongues;^{(C) 18} they will pick up snakes^(D) with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on^(E) sick people, and they will get well.”

¹⁹ After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven^(F) and he sat at the right hand of God.^{(G) 20} Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs^(H) that accompanied it.

15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak^(A) and not to please ourselves.

² Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.^(A)